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Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 23, 2025
Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud dives into the House of Orzhov to find some Commander decks that go against the grain.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Adept Watershaper
3.8%inclusion4 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.6%inclusion4 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.7%inclusion3 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
1.9%inclusion2 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Wanderbrine Trapper
1.0%inclusion1 decks104 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
55%inclusion376 decks684 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
52%inclusion357 decks684 decks
45%synergy
Armory of Iroas
38%inclusion260 decks684 decks
37%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion302 decks684 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion320 decks684 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion337 decks684 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
36%inclusion248 decks684 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion305 decks684 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion352 decks684 decks
33%synergy
Ring of Valkas
34%inclusion232 decks684 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion402 decks684 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion402 decks684 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion342 decks684 decks
-7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
49%inclusion336 decks684 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
43%inclusion295 decks684 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion292 decks684 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion291 decks684 decks
-6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion290 decks684 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion283 decks684 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion271 decks684 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion103 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion102 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion88 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion209 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
28%inclusion190 decks684 decks
25%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion182 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion164 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion154 decks684 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion153 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion151 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion134 decks617 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion146 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion131 decks684 decks
17%synergy
Kor Blademaster
18%inclusion122 decks684 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion117 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Samurai
17%inclusion113 decks684 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
16%inclusion111 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion110 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion108 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
15%inclusion106 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion102 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion90 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion87 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion85 decks684 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Abzan Falconer
12%inclusion79 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion78 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion76 decks684 decks
-12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion74 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Unicorn
11%inclusion73 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Savior
10%inclusion71 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion70 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion66 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
10%inclusion65 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.2%inclusion63 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.2%inclusion63 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.1%inclusion62 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.9%inclusion54 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.7%inclusion53 decks684 decks
-7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.7%inclusion53 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.9%inclusion47 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Blade Historian
6.7%inclusion46 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.7%inclusion46 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.3%inclusion43 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.1%inclusion42 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
5.8%inclusion40 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.7%inclusion39 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
5.6%inclusion38 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.6%inclusion38 decks684 decks
-5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.6%inclusion38 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.4%inclusion37 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
30%inclusion208 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion194 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion153 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion152 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion140 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Resolute Strike
20%inclusion140 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion139 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion128 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion122 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion119 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion111 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
16%inclusion109 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion106 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion104 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion102 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion99 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion87 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Feat of Resistance
12%inclusion83 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion75 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion74 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion73 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion70 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion67 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion66 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Shelter
8.3%inclusion57 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.2%inclusion56 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.2%inclusion49 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
7.2%inclusion49 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.7%inclusion46 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.1%inclusion42 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.1%inclusion42 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.7%inclusion39 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.7%inclusion39 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Brute Force
5.6%inclusion38 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion18 decks337 decks
-5%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.3%inclusion36 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion224 decks684 decks
30%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion179 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion159 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion151 decks684 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion104 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion96 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion77 decks684 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion75 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion73 decks684 decks
-2%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
10%inclusion70 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Honor
10%inclusion30 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.2%inclusion63 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.0%inclusion55 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.0%inclusion55 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Renegade Tactics
7.9%inclusion54 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
7.9%inclusion54 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.7%inclusion53 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.1%inclusion44 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion47 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
6.7%inclusion31 decks466 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion43 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.1%inclusion42 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.6%inclusion38 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion261 decks684 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion243 decks684 decks
28%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion234 decks684 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion220 decks684 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
28%inclusion190 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
27%inclusion186 decks684 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion177 decks684 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion171 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion170 decks684 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion168 decks684 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion164 decks684 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion160 decks684 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion154 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion153 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion147 decks684 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion143 decks684 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion141 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion137 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion129 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion124 decks684 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion110 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion98 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion96 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion54 decks351 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion101 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion99 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion97 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion96 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion93 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion92 decks684 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion91 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion91 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion90 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion88 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion86 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion86 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion79 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion71 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion71 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion70 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion36 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Dueling Rapier
10%inclusion68 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion66 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Infiltration Lens
9.4%inclusion64 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.4%inclusion64 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Bone Saw
8.8%inclusion60 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.8%inclusion60 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.8%inclusion60 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion230 decks684 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Fist
29%inclusion195 decks684 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion187 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion163 decks684 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
22%inclusion148 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
19%inclusion127 decks684 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion112 decks684 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Insignia
16%inclusion110 decks684 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion110 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion103 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion98 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion94 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion92 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion90 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion90 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion76 decks602 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion78 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion75 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion75 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion70 decks684 decks
7%synergy
On Serra's Wings
10%inclusion70 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion67 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
10%inclusion65 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.1%inclusion62 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Squee's Embrace
8.8%inclusion60 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Akki War Paint
8.8%inclusion60 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.9%inclusion32 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion53 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.3%inclusion50 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.7%inclusion46 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.7%inclusion46 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion45 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion41 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
5.8%inclusion40 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion36 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion74 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Basri Ket
7.2%inclusion49 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion46 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion334 decks684 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion194 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
25%inclusion173 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
19%inclusion132 decks684 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion121 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion111 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion96 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion77 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.1%inclusion62 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion61 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion57 decks684 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion50 decks684 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion49 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.2%inclusion49 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion39 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.6%inclusion38 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion37 decks684 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.2%inclusion33 decks632 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion509 decks684 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion420 decks684 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion263 decks684 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion173 decks684 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion142 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion103 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion94 decks684 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
-13%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.5%inclusion58 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion47 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.2%inclusion29 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Boros Locket
5.1%inclusion35 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion661 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion642 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion532 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion348 decks684 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
39%inclusion265 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion244 decks684 decks
-20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion218 decks684 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion206 decks684 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion203 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion202 decks684 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion197 decks684 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion168 decks684 decks
22%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion167 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion166 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion158 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion158 decks684 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion140 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion137 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion125 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion121 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion79 decks466 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion112 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion93 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion86 decks684 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion83 decks684 decks
-17%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion79 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion76 decks684 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion73 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion68 decks684 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
9.2%inclusion63 decks684 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
-9%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.3%inclusion57 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion52 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.6%inclusion52 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
3%synergy